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In the Book of Ecclesiastes the main character, already rich in
material wealth, seeks wisdom and looks upon the lessons of his own life.
Inspired by that search, bestselling philosopher Haim Shapira muses on the
perennial questions most relevant to our lives.

Ecclesiastes is among the most poetic books of the Old
Testament, full of famous and resonant verses: 'Vanity of vanities,
all is vanity'; 'A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time
to dance'; 'I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them
are meaningless, a chasing after the wind'. It is traditionally attributed
to King Solomon (r. 970-930 BC), who advises us to avoid seeking happiness
in worldly things and focus instead on the eternal truths.

The book poses
many vital questions: Is life nonsense and suffering or bliss? Is there any
meaning to our actions under the sun? What will happen at the end? Is there any
advantage to wisdom? Why can't a just regime be established? What are the
relationships between happiness and wealth? What is the source of emotions and
what do we know about desires? Can knowledge of death serve as a guide to
life?

King Solomon does not instruct us to think like him, nor does
he guide us towards a particular path. Ecclesiastes sends us on a journey into
The Valley of Great Questions: Abel, man, world, labor, advantage, sun,
goodness, time, light, evil spirit, wisdom, love, fear of God, death, and
more...

Haim Shapira's rich and rigorously informed analysis
allows King Solomon's voice to speak to us across the millennia,
offering remarkably up-to-the-minute insights for people of all faiths and none.
If you want advice about living a better life (and to learn about the meaning of
life), would it not be wise to receive it from King Solomon ? the
wisest man of all time?